Alveolar Bone Quiz

What type of tissue is alveolar bone classified as?

• Specialized connective tissue

• Nervous tissue

• Epithelial tissue

• Muscle tissue

What is the primary function of alveolar bone?

• To produce hormones

• To hold teeth firmly in position

• To facilitate digestion

• To store fat

Which cells are responsible for the synthesis and secretion of the bone matrix?

• Osteoclasts

• Osteocytes

• Osteoblasts

• Chondrocytes

What are osteoclasts primarily responsible for?

• Blood cell production

• Bone resorption

• Bone formation

• Nerve transmission

What is the alveolar process?

• The outer layer of the bone

• The part of the maxilla and mandible that supports teeth sockets

• The inner layer of the bone

• The area where muscles attach

What type of bone surrounds the root of the tooth?

• Cortical bone

• Spongy bone

• Trabecular bone

• Alveolar bone proper

What are Sharpey's fibers?

• Fibers that connect muscles to bones

• Principal fibers of the periodontal ligament embedded in bone

• Nerve fibers in the alveolar bone

• Blood vessels in the bone

What is the cribriform plate?

• A layer of muscle tissue

• A type of cortical bone

• A perforated area of alveolar bone proper

• A type of spongy bone

Which type of spongy bone is most commonly seen in the mandible?

• Type I

• Type II

• Type IV

• Type III

What is the alveolar crest?

• The area where teeth are extracted

• The bottom of the tooth root

• The outer layer of the gum

• The top of the alveolar bone